Conan: Chief of Rice Flower's Science Points

Chapter 146 Case Closed
November 11, 25: pm, Dongdu International Airport.

Sanzhi was wearing a hat, with his head down, pulling a large suitcase, and walking in a hurry, as if he was in a hurry.

But just then...

Two pairs of shoes and four legs came into his field of vision. When he looked up, he found that they were the two young criminal police officers who had organized the mediation in the Mihua Police Station before!
"Mr. Sanzhi, where are you in a hurry to go?" Yuan stopped Sanzhi who was dragging the suitcase and asked.

"Is it not possible for me to go and discuss business?" Sanzhi asked back in a timid tone.

"No." Yuan said as a matter of course.

"you……"

At this time, Yuan took out a piece of paper from his pocket, flicked it open and said to him: "Sanzhi Naohiko, you are now formally arrested on suspicion of intentional homicide. This is the 'arrest warrant'. Do you need to confirm it?"

Seeing this, Sanzhi couldn't hold it in any longer and sat down on the ground...

That’s right, after leaving the court, Shiraishi immediately applied for a reinvestigation of the “Tani Shigeaki suicide case” and used the physical evidence from that year to apply for an “arrest warrant” from the court!
Not only did Shiraishi take this matter very seriously, but he also gave the green light throughout the process...

After all, this "false and wrongful case" has basically been confirmed, and we have to find the big villain and give an explanation to the people.

If it's not you, President Saegusa Naohiko, could it be Deputy Director Moroboshi of the police, a retired prosecutor of the Prosecutors' Office, or a former judge of the court?
……

While Sanzhi was being held at the airport, Shiraishi and Ayako came to Ono's house again...

Although the legal procedures have not been completed, Shiraishi can be considered to have fulfilled his promise to Onoyama.

Onoyama also hosted a banquet for Shiraishi and Ayako. Although he was old and only met Shiraishi once, his son, Ono Sora, the current president of Yama no Fudosan, accompanied Shiraishi until the end.

After eight o'clock, the dinner at the Ono family ended because Shiraishi and Ono Sora had been drinking, and Ayako was driving at the time.

"We're already here... why don't we stop by my house!" Ayako suggested.

"Hmm? It would be smoother to go back to Beika Apartment, right?" Shiraishi said puzzledly - although this place is not close to the port area, it is still closer to Beika Town.

"My family has a villa nearby." Ayako said confidently.

But Shiraishi still said, "No, then please take a detour and take me to Beika-cho 4-chome."

"Eh?" Ayako was confused when she heard that. What was she doing there at this time?

"Hiroyuki Mashima's father moved to Beika-cho a few years ago. I went to see him." Shiraishi has not forgotten the father of "another victim" in this case.

"Yeah." Ayako nodded after hearing what Shiraishi said.

……

In contrast to the Ono family, who lived in a manor and were full of wealth, the Majima family seemed shabby and was just a rented house. Majima lived alone on the first floor...

When Shiraishi came over, he found that there were other guests here with Majima.

"Ah!" Majima was startled when he opened the door.

Hearing the voice, Eri Kisaki looked over and recognized Shiraishi. She quickly introduced him to old man Majima, "Hmm? Director Shiraishi is here too... Mr. Majima, this is the Director Shiraishi of the Beika Police Station that I told you about."

Over the years, Majima has moved several times because of his identity as the "father of a murderer", and his job is unstable, so he can only do odd jobs.

In recent years, I have been living alone in Beika Town. Of course I know "Director Beika". Just now... I was just instinctively frightened!
"You are... Thank you! Thank you..." Upon hearing this, Majima took a few steps forward, first shook hands, and then wanted to kneel down.

Seeing this, Bai Shi quickly helped him up.

"No... This is what we should do. Mr. Majima, please let me also burn a stick of incense for Majima Hiroshi."

Shiraishi saw that Kisaki Eri was also burning incense at a memorial tablet.

"Please come in." Majima quickly invited Shiraishi in.

The huge figure of Shiraishi knelt in front of the tablet, clasped his hands together in prayer, and then lit incense.

Seeing this scene, Majima shed tears - even he once thought that his son had really killed someone.

Now the truth is finally revealed.

Shiraishi and Kisaki Eri didn't bother him much. After offering incense to Majima Hiroshi, they said goodbye and left.

but……

When they reached the door, Shiraishi hesitated for a moment, then turned back to Majima and said, "Mashima-san, although I know it's too late and there's no way to reverse the situation, but... please allow me, on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Department... to apologize for the irreversible consequences of your son's case caused by my incompetence!"

Shiraishi said, bowing and apologizing to Majima.

Although this has nothing to do with Shiraishi, it is not Shiraishi who should apologize, and Shiraishi cannot represent the Metropolitan Police Department, but...

At this time, Shiraishi remembered what Inspector Matsumoto always said, "The most important thing in handling a case is to end hatred," so he took the initiative to apologize to Majima on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Department and the police, hoping that this could calm some of Mr. Majima's resentment.

Seeing this, Hibiki Eri was stunned, then she also bowed and said, "If possible, I would also like to apologize to you on behalf of the Bar Association... If we had been more persistent back then, perhaps the result would be different."

Of course, the defense back then had nothing to do with Eri Kisaki, as she had not graduated yet.

However, when reviewing the files, Hibiki Eri could feel that the lawyer at the time was "very perfunctory." She could also guess the reason...

Firstly, the Majima family had no money to hire a lawyer, and the lawyers arranged by the Bar Association had always been ineffective; secondly, the matter involved the president of Yama no Real Estate, and the defense lawyer did not dare to be too ostentatious, and completely ignored Majima Hiroyuki's desire to "defend his innocence."

"No, please don't say that... I... am very grateful... indeed!" Although Majima is old and depressed due to financial difficulties, he is not confused.

He also understood the efforts of Director Shiraishi and Lawyer Fei, and he also understood that...what happened back then was not decided by them!
[Achieve B+ level achievement "Sincere Apology" - Express your apology from the bottom of your heart. Reward points: 1500.]

Shiraishi:? ? ?
Is this also considered an achievement?

but……

System, I feel so embarrassed when you do this!

Was I not sincere enough when I bowed on TV? Did I miss a beat?
Anyway, this also reminded Shiraishi that there is no harm in apologizing more often. Maybe one day, it will be considered "sincere"...

Although it cannot be compared with the 10000 points of the S-level achievement, 1500 points is not a small amount.

……

After visiting the families of the two victims, Shiraishi finally let go of the case in his heart...

After leaving the Majima family, Kisaki Eri said to Shiraishi: "I haven't thanked Director Shiraishi yet, otherwise I'm afraid we might not win this retrial."

The verdict has not yet been officially announced, but based on Eri Kisaki's understanding of Kujo, I believe the result of the "retrial" is foreseeable.

Although the authenticity of the "surrender" has yet to be verified by the prosecution, but...

It’s true!
If someone "surrenders" at this time, the prosecutors and the police won't even have a chance to defend themselves.

"No, it's nothing. I'm just correcting the previous wrong investigation." Shiraishi said without taking credit.

Although if the news of "the real murderer surrendered" was told to the defense before, it would be a louder slap in the face, but... Shiraishi has never forgotten his identity, and he has never wanted to slap the face of the prosecutor or damage the credibility of the prosecutor.

only……

Sometimes if they refuse to change their ways, Shiraishi, as a "companion of justice", will correct their wrong behavior!

At this time, Ayako in the car also saw Shiraishi coming out, and... there was another woman beside him?
Before, because Mashima's house was small and had no relationship with Ayako, Shiraishi asked her to wait in the car.

"Xiao Hei, who is this?" Seeing this, Ayako came out of the car and asked Shiraishi.

"Oh, this is Xiaolan's mother, lawyer Eri Kisaki, and she is also the lead defense lawyer in this retrial." Shiraishi introduced to Ayako.

"So you are Aunt Fei!" Ayako said enthusiastically.

"Ah...well, that's right." When Kisaki Eri saw Ayako, who was in her twenties, calling her "Auntie", her face froze.

"This is Suzuki Ayako, Sonoko's sister." Shiraishi introduced the relationship using Sonoko, whom Kisaki Eri was more familiar with.

"Well, I often hear Xiaolan and Sonoko mention you." Ayako completely put herself in the position of "your daughter's friend."

It was really difficult for Eri Kisaki to deny the title of "Auntie"!
At the same time, Kisaki Eri could naturally see the relationship between Ayako and Shiraishi. After all, the two of them had no intention of avoiding it.

For a moment, Kisaki Eri found Ayako's attitude a little funny...

beep beep-

Just then, Shiraishi's cell phone rang.

"Hmm?" Shiraishi was surprised when he saw the number, and immediately said to Kisaki Eri and Ayako, "Sorry, I have to take a call."

"Hello, this is Shiraishi... Is this forensic pathologist Mitsumi?" Shiraishi was also puzzled. Why did Mitsumi call at this time... Could it be that there were some new findings in the autopsy results? That didn't make sense. All the results should have come out before.

"Director Shiraishi, it's me...um...are you free tonight? Can I treat you to dinner?" Sancheng said embarrassedly on the other end of the phone.

"Eh?" Bai Shi was stunned when he heard that - could it be... this is "my charm"?
"Ah! Don't get me wrong, it's not a personal matter... It's about the body we dissected the day before yesterday. I have something to say." Sancheng felt even more embarrassed when he heard Shiraishi's "surprise".

"The body from before...Okay, then let's find a place to have a midnight snack, and I'll bring my girlfriend along." Although Bai Shi was confused as to why they asked him to do this, since it was a work matter, Bai Shi agreed.

"Thank you! Then we'll meet at 9:30..."

As Misumi said this, he made an appointment with Shiraishi to meet up for an evening tea at a Shinjuku shop - the location is basically between Beikacho and Nishi Musashino City, which shows that Misumi is really in a hurry. Although he feels embarrassed, he still wants to meet up as soon as possible instead of coming to Beikacho.

"Okay, see you later." Bai Shi said and put down the phone.

Ayako was a little embarrassed at this time and said: "Since it's a work matter...it's okay if you don't take me with you!"

Ayako thought that Shiraishi didn't go to see the female forensic doctor alone because he was afraid of her misunderstanding, and she couldn't help feeling a little uneasy - could it be that... Xiao Hei gave me the impression that I get jealous very easily?

"Hmm? Won't everything be fine in a while? Give me a ride... I've been drinking and can't drive by myself..." Shiraishi said as a matter of course.

Ayako:……

Fei Yingli on the side was also speechless, so she could only say awkwardly: "Um...you two, I won't bother you any more, goodbye!"

(End of this chapter)